Daily Cupcakes: January 3rd, 2018

Colorado Avalanche

Sven Andrighetto out, replaced by rookie A.J. Greer. The Avs enter Tuesday 2-1 on their six-game homestand. [The Denver Post]

The Rest of the Game

Yes, I’m increasing the font and making it darker… please reach out to someone if you are having suicidal thoughts. People DO care about you. You WOULD be missed. There is no weakness in asking for help: Richardson turning pain of daughter’s suicide into help for others. The Islanders assistant coach generating support for movement to transform youth mental health. [NHL]

World juniors: Canadians crush Swiss, will meet Czechs in semis. Canucks score 48 seconds into the game in predicted quarter-final rout. [CBC]

Edmonton Oilers embarrassed in New Year’s Eve massacre. [National Post]

Canadiens would be wise to be patient if they’re considering moving Pacioretty. [The Hockey News]

Maple Leafs loan Pickard to Marlies, recall Gauthier. [Sportsnet]

Hockey fan collecting rookie cards of every Indigenous NHL player. [CTV News]